Past research

Global Economic Evaluation of Population-based BRCA1/BRCA2 Mutation Testing

Multi-country team led by Ranjit Manchanda (Barts Cancer Institute, UK), of which Zakir Husain was a member

· Ranjit Manchanda, Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; Department of Gynaecological Oncology, Barts Health NHS Trust, Royal London Hospital, London E1 1BB, UK; MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL, Institute of Clinical Trials & Methodology, Faculty of Population Health Sciences, University College London, UK

· Li Sun, Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK; Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, UK

· Shreeya Patel, Centre for Experimental Cancer Medicine, Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK

· Janneke Wilschut, Department of Epidemiology and biostatistics, Amsterdam University Medical Centre

· Ana Carolina de Freitas Lopes, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil

· Adam Brentnall, Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK

· Stephen Duffy, Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK

· Bin Cui, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China

· Patricia Coelho de Soarez, Departamento de Medicina Preventiva, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil

· Zakir Husain, Economics Department, Presidency University

· Tazio Vanni, Instituto Bhutanan, São Paulo, Brasil; John Hopper, Centre for Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Melbourne School of Population & Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010 Australia

· Zia Sadique, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, UK

· Asima Mukopadhyay, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, India & Northern Institute for Cancer Research, Newcastle University, UK

· Li Yang, School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China

· Hans Berkof, Department of Epidemiology and biostatistics, Amsterdam University Medical Centre

· Rosa Legood, Department of Health Services Research and Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1H 9SH, UK

Abstract: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/7/1929

PDF Version: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/12/7/1929/pdf

Special Issue: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/cancers/special_issues/Gynaecological_Cancers_Risk

Press Release: Press release by Queen Mary University of London

Mousumi Dutta

  • Dr Jyotsna Goswami, Dr Joydeep Bhowmick, Dr Asima Mukhopadhyay (Tata Medical Center, Kolkata), M. Dutta and Z. Husain (Presidency University) (2016-2018) Restrictive or Individualized Goal-Directed Fluid Replacement Strategy in Ovarian Cancer Cyto-reductive Surgery: A prospective randomized controlled trial (RIGROCS). Funded by Tata Memorial Centre (Kolkata).
  • (2012-2014) “Choice of Traditional Contraceptives among Currently Married Women in Kolkata: Ultra-Modernism or Son Preference?”. Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. Rs.8.71 lakhs
  • A. Chakraborty, I. Chakraborty, Z. Husain & M. Dutta (April-December 2008) “Women, Work and Education: Women in Kolkata’s IT Sector”, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Germany. €15,000.
  • Z. Husain, B.K. Das & M. Dutta (January-December 2009) “Women, Empowerment and the State: Enhancing Capabilities through Employment-Generation Schemes”, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Germany. €15,000.
  • (2011-2012) ‘Analyzing nature of demand for medical care in India: A micro-level analysis’ funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research, Eastern Region.
  • (2009-2010) ‘Reproductive Health of Slum Dwellers of Kolkata – An Analysis of NFHS III Data’ funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research, Eastern Region.
  • (2007-2008) ‘Crime in India: An Econometric Analysis’ funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research, Eastern Region.
  • (2005-2007) University Grants Commission Minor Research Project on ‘Multi Criteria Decision Making in Economic Planning: An Application on Calcutta’s Built Heritage’.
  • (2001-2003) University Grants Commission Minor Research Project on ‘Calcutta’s Heritage Sites: A Micro-Valuation’.

Zakir Husain

Government reports

  • Health seeking behavior and health care expenditure in Bihar, undertaken for Bihar Government by Centre for Health Policy, Asian Development Research Institute: 2017.
  • Background paper on “Social justice” for Kerala: Vision 2030, Perspective plan prepared by National Council of Applied Economic Research for Govt. of Kerala: 2013.
  • Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Statistics Department), Govt. of India, “Improving Health Management Information System quality in Uttarakhand: A study of Rudraprayag and Udham Singh Nagar districts”: 2011.
  • Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (Statistics Department), Govt. of India, “Health Management Information System quality and Mother Child Tracking System in Delhi”: Monthly reports submitted to MoHFW, Govt. of India from September 2010-April 2012.
  • Department of Minority Affairs & Madrasah Education, Govt. of West Bengal, “Employment Profile of Socio-Religious Communities in West Bengal”: 2008.
  • Drafted chapters on Education, Government Programmes, Banking and Affirmative Action in capacity of Senior Consultant for Prime Minister’s High Level Committee, Govt. of India, “Social, Economic and Educational Status of Muslim Community in India: A report”: 2006.

Sponsored project reports

  • R. N. Bhattacharya & Zakir Husain: “CPR Institutions in West Bengal—Analysing the Environment-Economy Interaction”, World Bank, Ministry of Environment & Forests and Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai October 1999-March 2001.
  • “Evolution of CPR Institutions”, UGC Minor Research Project, April 2001-March 2003.
  • “Spread of Primary Education amongst Low Income Muslims”, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata, January-June 2003.
  • Zakir Husain, S. Ghosh & B. Roy: “Access to Health Care Institutions in Calcutta”, with Dr. Saswata Ghosh and Dr. Bijoya Roy, Institute of Development Studies Kolkata: November 2007 – April 2008.
  • A. Chakraborty, I. Chakraborty, Zakir Husain & M. Dutta: “Women, Work and Education: Women in Kolkata’s IT Sector”, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Germany: April – December 2008.
  • Zakir Husain, B.K. Das & M. Dutta: “Women, Empowerment and the State: Enhancing Capabilities through Employment-Generation Schemes”, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, Germany: January–December 2009.
  • Z. Husain, D. Mukherkee, S. Mukherjee & M. Dutta: “Foetal origin hypothesis re-examined: Impact of Ramadan fasting on anthropometric development of children”, SRIC, IIT Kharagpur under ISIRD Scheme: April 2014-March 2016.
  • “Are aged an asset, or a burden? Economic implications of the 'Silver Tsunami' in India, with special reference to Eastern India, funded by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. Awarded vide letter No. F. No. 02/36/2016-17/RP dated 28 April 2016. Completed August, 2018.
  • Prof. P. Ray Chowdhury (ISI Delhi), Dr. A. Mukhopadhyay & Dr. J. Bhaumik (Tata Medical Centre), Prof. Mousumi Dutta & Prof. Zakir Husain (Presidency University) and Dr. I. Roy Chowdhury (CSRD, Jawaharlal Nehru University): "An economic analysis of alternative treatment methods of ovarian cancer in India: An appraisal of economic burden, quality of life and mortality risk", funded by Niti Ayog, Government of India. Completed June 2020

Gagari Chakrabarty

  • University Grants Commission funded Minor Research Project on ‘Dynamics of stock market cycle a systematic introspection from recent past’

Suprovat Bagli

  • University Grants Commission funded Minor Research Project on 'Performance of Self-Help Groups and Access to Formal credit in Bankura District, West Bengal'. Completed 2011.